α-Hydroxylation of a ketone using o-iodosylbenzoic acid: α-hydroxyacetophenone via the α-hydroxy dimethylacetal
CAS index name: Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1-phenyl-
Organic Syntheses
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| α-Hydroxyacetophenone582-24-1 · C8H8O2 | product | — | 136.15 | — | Warning |